Sr Certified Welding Inspector; CWI - JARVIS

Overview

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join a team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight.

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It supports manufacturing and supply chain activities across all Blue Origin facilities.

Join the Jarvis team, Blue Origin’s premier fabrication and development group focusing on welding & fabrication, machining, final integration, and testing of large tooling, landing platforms, and other launch infrastructure that will enable us to build the foundation for a road to space. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

This position certifies the welds for the team.

• Must have Certified Welding Inspector certification (CWI) with minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Experience with welding processes: GTAW, FCAW, SMAW.
• Extensive knowledge of NDT processes including VT, PT, MT.
• Experience inspecting and working in accordance with national fabrication codes and standards (AWS D17.1, ASME BPVC Section IX, B31.1, B31.3, AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.6, D14.0, etc.).
• Experience upholding shop fabrication requirements established in codes and standards for code compliant fabrication.
• Experience in welder performance qualification tasks.
• Ability to learn, grow and tackle new challenges in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and task ownership; pride in all work and willingness to perform low‑level tasks when needed.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle small and large projects with internal and external customers.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Must be available to work all required shift hours, including overtime and weekends, as needed.
• Must be willing to travel 25% of the time.
• Must be able to work at heights and confined spaces.

• Experience in large assembly / tooling fabrication.
• Experience developing weld maps to track inspections completed on large assemblies throughout fabrication.
• Experience with manufacturing drawing review and robust understanding of welding symbols.
• Ability and willingness to train cross‑functional engineering teams on welding requirements and weldment design.
• Experience with carbon and stainless steels, aluminum alloys, Ni‑based alloys, or other aerospace materials.
• Experience in hardware manufacturing processes (mechanized welding, machining, cleaning, non‑destructive testing, tight tolerance assembly, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware).
• Experience supporting design and manufacturing teams in an aerospace environment, including preparing specifications, test reports, and design substantiation documentation.

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (green‑card holder), or lawfully admitted U.S. refugee or asylum.

• Required for all positions:
  Blue's Standard Background Check.
• Defence Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) check if role requires a military installation.
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